Off the shelf: Madison College library report
Virginia Bryan, Librarian
April 24, 2013
Our National Library Week Photo Contest attracted some excellent entries and the task of selecting a winner was a tough one – so tough in fact that we decided to add a runner-up prize. Entrants submitted a photograph and accompanying artist’s statement interpreting the theme “Madison College Libraries... Read more »
Off the shelf: Madison College libraries
Renee Anhalt and Cristina Springfield, Madison College Librarians
March 20, 2013
The new software will eventually lead to some major printing enhancements for students, including wireless printing from laptops and many mobile devices. By making students more aware of their printing, it will not only help save trees and reduce carbon emissions, but will also help reduce the wear and... Read more »
Off the Shelf: learn about gardening at the library
Debbie Deakin, Library staff
February 20, 2013
Many of us are beginning to feel the weight of winter. It has certainly been a long, cold, snowy one. Cabin fever is setting in, and we are ready for a change of season! Rest assured, there is good news on the horizon. The first official day of spring falls next month. What’s more, Jimmy the Groundhog... Read more »
Off the Shelf: Madison College Libraries
Kelley Minica & Mark Luetkehoelter, Library Staff
February 6, 2013
Beginning this semester, Madison College Libraries has changed the policy on DVD checkouts, now allowing five checkouts at a time instead of just two. This is good news, since the 85 Academy Awards are coming up Feb. 24 and you probably want to catch up on some films. Making as much news this year as... Read more »
Off the shelf: banish holiday blues
Shelley Peschel, Librarian
December 4, 2012
While the upcoming holidays may have some people singing carols, others are singing the holiday blues. Unfortunately, this time of year can be stressful and depressing for many people, and that feeling of sadness is magnified by the fact that everyone else appears to be so happy. Some people describe... Read more »
Off the Shelf: Library update
Deb Diller, Librarian
August 24, 2012
Welcome to Madison College and the excitement, tension, fun, and challenges of a new semester. The Madison College librarians and staff look forward to meeting you and helping you succeed in your classes. The Madison College libraries are a great place to study, work online, and get help. We’ve got... Read more »
Library can help you mark National Nutrition Month
Debbie Deakin, Library staff
March 6, 2012
For those of us who may have broken that New Year’s resolution to become more health conscious through diet and exercise, we have a chance to redeem ourselves! National Nutrition Month is celebrated In March and this gives us the perfect opportunity to take a look at improving our diet and exercise... Read more »
Envision the future library, win an iPad
Shelley Peschel, Library staff
February 22, 2012
Once upon a time, a student went to the library to do some research. She looked in the card catalog for a book, but struggled because she didn’t know a title, author or subject term for her topic. Luckily, the cranky, bun-haired librarian wearing sensible shoes, a cardigan and glasses secured with... Read more »
OFF THE SHELF: Check out the Oscars’ downloadable iPad app available in the library
Library Staff
February 8, 2012
Kelley: Hey, we have to get our annual Oscar column done. Did you download the free Oscars app from the Academy on your iPad? It’s pretty slick. There’s a lot of multimedia information about the nominees, and on the night of the awards there are multiple video angles to give you a feel of actually... Read more »
Libraries work to help students succeed
Julie Gores, Library Director
August 29, 2011
As the College heads towards its centennial year it gives us a chance to reflect on the past, appreciate the present and look to the future. Looking through old College pictures, documents and newsletters for an archive project recently, gave me some insight into just how much librarians and libraries... Read more »
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